Monday, February 20, 2017

February 20- March 3

Math:
  • Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes
  • Measure objects using standard and nonstandard units of measurement
  • Choose appropriate tools to measure capacity, length, and weight
  • Solve measurement word problems
  • Compare measurements justifying their thinking
  • Use guess and check as a strategy to solve problems
Language Arts:
  • Write a color poem using sensory words and adjectives
  • Write alliterations
  • Read and listen to a variety of poems
  • Write an acrostic name poem
  • Publish their poems
  • Identify the author's purpose in a text and justify their reasoning
Science:
  • Classify solids, liquids, and gases
  • Conduct a liquid experiment using their senses to guess the liquid based on sight, smell, and viscosity
  • Make a Root Beer float to observe the 3 states of matter
  • Observe and watch a movie clip of Olaf and discuss how matter can change forms
  • Classify a variety of plants and animals found in different habitats (focus: desert, tundra, rainforest, and forest)
  • Describe how plants and animals depend on one another for survival
  • Compare and contrast different habitats based on weather, plants, and animals
  • Explain how specific adaptations help plants and animals survive in their environment

Reminders

  • Rodeo Break: NO SCHOOL Thursday 2/23 and Friday 2/24
  • Students will be making Root Beer floats on Wednesday 2/22 if you have any questions or concerns, please email me! 
  • Dr Seuss week celebrated at school the week of February 27 (more information to come!)
  • Canyon View Fitness Challenge Fundraiser packets due on March 2nd or 3rd. Challenges will take place during lunch time during the week of March 6 (more information to come)
  • Trimester 2 Report Cards available on ParentVUE March 3
  • Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences Friday 3/17 (this is a half day with dismissal at 11:30)
  • Desert Museum field trip Thursday 3/23



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